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HANSARDSpring Forecast StatementMy Lords, the Spring Statement has been overshadowed by the escalating conflict in the Middle East. There is “significant chance that the new forecast is already out of date…17 Mar 2026HANSARDRetail and Hospitality SectorMy Lords, I will start my speech with the special crisis that pubs face, outlined with figures from the British Beer & Pub Association. In addition to the business rates problem…22 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMy Lords, I declare an interest as a member of the Chagos Islands APPG. I give its secretary, David Snoxell, credit for persevering with the cause over the years. Unfortunately,…04 Nov 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025My Lords, I particularly welcome the extra nuclear expenditure in the spending review. However—12 Jun 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025My Lords, I particularly welcome the extra nuclear expenditure in the spending review. However, the IFS director, Paul Johnson, said that his think tank was “baffled” by the…12 Jun 2025 Bills sponsored (1)